Napoleon, the new album from the Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, seamlessly travels through the rock concert hall, soul dance party, Crescent City fete, late night jazz lounge, rollicking blues bar, and sharp-witted poetry sl... more &raquoam. And all with a popular rock'n'roll vision that rests on a foundation of the finest musical traditions. Produced by Rob Frabroni, known for his work with The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Band and Eric Clapton, Napoleon blends contemporary elan with a rich historicity into a colorful and beguiling listening experience. From the evocative flash-card imagery of "You're Famous Baby" to the seductive strains of his collaboration with Alejandro Escovedo and Ivan Neville, "Till You Know Who You Are," it's a modern musical tour de force that reflects the sum of its maker's considerable musical background and gifts.&laquo less

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Napoleon, the new album from the Nicholas Tremulis Orchestra, seamlessly travels through the rock concert hall, soul dance party, Crescent City fete, late night jazz lounge, rollicking blues bar, and sharp-witted poetry slam. And all with a popular rock'n'roll vision that rests on a foundation of the finest musical traditions. Produced by Rob Frabroni, known for his work with The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Band and Eric Clapton, Napoleon blends contemporary elan with a rich historicity into a colorful and beguiling listening experience. From the evocative flash-card imagery of "You're Famous Baby" to the seductive strains of his collaboration with Alejandro Escovedo and Ivan Neville, "Till You Know Who You Are," it's a modern musical tour de force that reflects the sum of its maker's considerable musical background and gifts.

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A hot gift from way north

Ms. Brown | Nashville, TN USA | 06/29/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This record is definitely the ultimate summer find. A striking canvas of exploratory avant-rock perfect for those long and sultry summer days (or maybe more appropriately, summer nights). The grooves whether dancable, or plain sensual are enough so to set the room on fire. Napoleon is completely essential and we all need to thank Chicago for nuturing such a talented group of musicians..."